The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Thayngen
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
51 m
Average duration
51 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Thayngen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Thayngen will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
Of the 1 trains that leave Zurich for Thayngen on Mon, Jun 15, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct trains cover the 44 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 51 m .
On Mon, Jun 15 the slowest trains will take 51 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:05 AM0h51Zurich7:56 AMThayngen$391One-way0 transfers
7:05 AM0h51Zurich7:56 AMThayngen$391One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Zurich to Thayngen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Thayngen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $35, and a bus costs an average of $37.
Distance: 27 miles (44 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Thayngen:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Thayngen costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to Thayngen take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 26m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (48m by train vs 52m by car). Tickets start at around $38 (€31) compared to roughly $13 (€11) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with SBB.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Zurich to Thayngen train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Thayngen trains for today, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:05 AM Zurich | 0h51 | 7:56 AM Thayngen | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Thayngen
Trains from Zurich to Thayngen run on average 29 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€29) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:16, the last at 23:16. The fastest train covers the 27 miles (44 km) distance in 51m.
Distance 27 miles (44 km) |
Average train duration 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€29) |
Trains per day 29 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 51m |
First train 12:16 AM |
Last train 11:16 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich to Thayngen trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Thayngen from $35 (€29). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
FAQs: Trains from Zurich to Thayngen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Thayngen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Thayngen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich to Thayngen
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse.
- Negishi Sushi Bar
- Le Muh
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Courtyard Zurich North
- Swissotel Zurich
- Hotel Sternen Oerlikon
- Located in the main hall
- 72 places, 60 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains
- Tram: Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24
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